Director of Finance

Location: Los Angeles, California 90035
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Employment Type: Full-time, onsite

Position Overview

The Director of Finance will oversee and strengthen the business office and financial functions of a religious high school in Los Angeles. This position is a leadership role and must represent the centrality of the students at the school, and how every educational decision made seeks to answer the question “What is best for the student?” from a financial, spiritual, and educational perspective. The Director of Finance will provide leadership and oversee the direction, coordination, implementation in all areas of the Business and Human Resources office. The Business Office consists of the Administrative Coordinator, Bookkeeper and the Human Resources Specialist who report to the Director of Finance. The Director of Finance will work closely with the rest of the administration and the Finance Committee on all matters related to the Business Office. As the school’s needs continue to grow, the Director of Finance will also oversee any additional support positions. In this role, the Director of Finance will serve as an ambassador for the school, consistently representing the school with professionalism and a positive attitude in all interactions with stakeholders. 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Develops and implements budgets, prepares reports for senior management and ensures the department and institution complies with company policies. 
• Keeps accounting for all bank accounts. 
• Oversees and meets regularly with employees who process all accounts receivable and accounts payables (checks, FACTS, billing, etc.) 
• Reviews AP twice a month (after entered in by bookkeeper) before checks are printed. Coordinates with the bookkeeper to enter in all ACH’s directly from the bank. Keeps cash flow up to date. 
• Reconciles daily QuickBooks to the Bank. Enters in all FACTS, credit card and e-check deposits into QuickBooks. Keeps Cash Flow up to date to match QuickBooks.
• Manages Capital expenditures. 
• Maintains Petty Cash. 
• Oversees tenants for expenses and rent
• Oversees the monthly credit card reconciliations for all accounts and banks
• Does Bank Reconciliations monthly for all banks and accounts. 
• Processes all Payroll. 
• Manages contributions to 403b and 457b plans thru payroll 
• Prepares 1099s. 
• Prepares Administrators Employee Contracts as requested by the Head of School (HOS) and oversees the staff contracts prepared by the Business Office. 
• Works with HOS to prepare the annual budget for both Divisions. 
• Prepares, manages, and updates employee salaries for school wide budgets.
• Manages re-registration and enrollment.
• Oversees and audits Parent tuition and fees contracts entered into QuickBooks and FACTS
• Fields phone calls from parents regarding tuition and financial related matters
• Monitors tuition payments & manages delinquent accounts and collections in conjunction with HOS. 
• Creates financial reports for the BJE and the Jewish Federation. 
• Prepares census for Retirement Plan 5500 tax reporting 
• Oversees Benefits Program and serves as liaison between Brokers and Staff.
• Oversees Human Resources Specialist who does staff onboarding, I9’s and staff files, staff Training. 
• Oversees and works directly with the financial aid committee regarding all financial aid matters. This includes attending all financial aid meetings. Manages FAST financial aid applications, financial appeals, etc. Fields' parent calls and requests for additional financial aid.
• Attend Board Meetings when determined by the HOS. 
• Manages and oversees delinquent tuition. 
• Prepares budget versus actuals for HOS on a weekly basis. Prepares department budget reports when requested from staff or HOS. 
• Prepares finance reports for Board Meetings. Works closely with the Board Treasurer.
• Processes yearly renewals for General Liability Insurance and Worker Compensation Insurance.
• Prepares documents and assists with yearly Workers Compensation Audit.
• Assists with annual audit and tax returns and all Financial Issues with the Bank and the Accountant. 
• Works with our Accountant regarding accounting issues. Performs monthly journal entries.
• Manage and oversee the requirements of the business office yearly calendar.
• Assist with school events and any other business office responsibilities when requested.
• Supports school and its leadership.

 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. 
• Master's degree in accounting or finance preferred. 
• 5+ years of experience in a financial management role. 
• Experience with QuickBooks and other accounting software. 
• Experience with payroll processing and benefits administration. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Compensation: $135,000-$150,000 annually plus benefits commensurate with experience